Miserable conditions at Limassol police holding centre

Miserable conditions at Limassol police holding centre

Conditions at the police holding centre in Limassol are described as miserable, with congestion, inadequate ventilation, and rundown toilet facilities. The ombudswoman’s report highlighted the overcrowding and poor conditions in the facility, which has a capacity for 34 detainees. The report also mentioned specific issues in different wings of the facility, such as inadequate lighting for administrative detainees and the lack of entertainment options for all detainees. The ombudswoman recommended improvements in various areas, including the visiting area and the need for more staff and proper training for police officers.

Our View: There can be no consultation on civil service sick leave

Our View: There can be no consultation on civil service sick leave

The government of Cyprus is proposing new regulations to standardize sick leave in the public sector, reducing annual sick leave from 42 to 28 days and sick days without a doctor’s certificate from 8 to 6. Unions are opposing these changes and calling for broader consultations, which the government believes will prevent the regulations from being updated or standardized. The government argues that the abuses of sick leave entitlement are costly to the taxpayer and should be addressed through imposition of regulations rather than prolonged dialogue with unions.

Further sexual harassment allegations at water board

Further sexual harassment allegations at water board

Fact: A fourth woman has stepped forward to file a complaint of sexual harassment against the same individual at the Nicosia water board.